Rapid technological changes are altering the way that organizations innovate. How can facilitating group creativity help? On this episode, Dr. Steven Kowalski discussed his book, Creative Together.
Topics: science, creativity, innovation, technology, groks
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Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be taxing on many fronts, but the psychological and mental health aspects are often not effectively addressed. On this episode, Dr. Sophia Edwards-Bennett discussed her book, The Path to Soul Immunity.
Topics: science, psychology, cancer, mental health, groks
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The age of outcomes based learning has severely undermined the broad education afforded by the liberal arts. How can Shakespeare survive in the age of the algorithm? On this episode, Dr. Gayle Greene discussed her book, Immeasurable Outcomes.
Topics: science, humanities, Shakespeare, outcomes, technology, groks
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Koalas are an amazing species found across Australia, but their natural history and uncertain future remain largely unknown to most. On this episode, Dr. Danielle Clode discussed her new book, Koala.
Topics: science, biology, koala, conservation, natural history, groks
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Technological advances have brought to light the growing rivalry between the U.S. and China. How will this rivalry define the future going forward? On this episode, Carl Delfeld discussed his book, Power Rivals.
Topics: science, technology, United States, China, rival, groks
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How does our expectation of events affect the physiology of our bodies? New scientific advances have shown a profound effect. On this episode, David Robson discussed his new book, The Expectation Effect.
Topics: science, psychology, neuroscience, expectation, groks
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Major depressive disorders affect millions of individuals daily, but some of the most effective treatments still have an uncertain stigma surrounding them. How do we break the stigma surrounding treatments for depression? On this episode, Dr. Michael Henry discussed his new book, Brain Reboot.
Topics: science, depression, neurology, psychiatry, ECT, ketamine, TMS, groks
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Although the nature of reality may appear to be solidly constructed, our conscious experiences may arise from other fundamental properties of nature. On this episode, Dr. Howard Eisenberg discussed his book, Dream It to Do It.
Topics: science, consciousness, dream, reality, groks
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The gut microbiome can greatly influence the health of the organism, but is often overlooked when considering lifestyle dietary choices. On this episode, Dr. William Davis discussed his new book, Super Gut.
Topics: science, metabolism, gut, microbiome, diet, fermentation, groks
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The decision by the Supreme Court in the Dobbs decision has turned back the clock. But, the history of the fight for reproductive rights and justice has often been a local one. On this episode, Dr. Felicia Kornbluh discussed her book, A Woman's Life is a Human Life.
Topics: science, Dobbs, Roe, abortion, sterilization, reproductive rights, reproductive justice, activism,...
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The concept of sin is one that has evolved from the middle ages to the present day. How have we arrived at our current concept of sin? On this episode, Dr. David Salomon discussed his new book, The Seven Deadly Sins: How Sin Influenced the West from the Middle Ages to the Modern Era.
Topics: science, history, sin, philosophy, groks
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Although the invisible hand of economics may seem to be agnostic to the nature of industries supported, a change in the direction of capital may enable supporting clean industries. On this episode, Joel Solomon discussed the clean money revolution.
Topics: science, economics, capitalism, groks
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Among all of the self recovery programs, alcoholics anonymous may be the most influential and the foundation for all those that followed. But, the history of this institution has only recently been explored in scholarly detail. On this episode, William Schaberg discussed Writing the Big Book: The Creation of A.A.
Topics: science, history, AA, groks
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The goods and foods that are produced and manufactured around us contain both natural and unnatural chemicals. How much is known about the chemistry of everyday goods? On this episode, George Zaidan discussed the chemistry of what we put on us and in us.
Topics: science, chemistry, food, products, groks
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Cancer can take its toll on not only the patient, but also on the family, friends and caregivers that surround them. How do people cope with a cancer diagnosis? On this episode, Dr. Steven A. Curley discussed some of these stories in his new book, In My Hands.
Topics: science, cancer, medicine, groks
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Our emotional health is intimately related to the proper operations of evolutionarily ancient parts of our brain. How can our sex lives be a window into these critical aspects of our brains? On this episode, Dr. Nan Wise discussed her book, Why Good Sex Matters.
Topics: science, sex, brain, neuroscience, emotion, groks
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Months after Hurricane Maria the Puerto Rico, the island faces food, water, and electricity shortages. On this episode, Ingrid Montes discusses the recovery efforts on Puerto Rico and shares her thoughts on science and society.
Topics: Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria, natural disaster, water, food, electricity, recovery, climate change,...
The incredible ubiquity of Amazon in our current economy has influenced not just online retailing, but other areas as well. What is the data driven approach employed by this company? On this episode, Brian Dumaine discussed his new book, Bezonomics.
Topics: science, bezonomics, Amazon, data, AI, groks
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Although the advances in artificial intelligence have been striking in recent years, has as much thought been given to the ethical issues surround the design of these systems? On this episode, Brian Christian discussed his new book, The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values.
Topics: science, AI, artificial intelligence, human values, ethics, groks
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The American continents are often referred to as the New World by anthropologists. But could civilization have started far earlier than most experts think? On this episode, Graham Hancock discusses his hypothesis of a lost civilization that preceded the Native Americans who settled here around 13,000 years ago.
Topics: Americas, anthropology, history, migration, Alaska, DNA
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The opioid epidemic continues to have severe repercussions in society, enabled by both giant pharmaceutical companies and unscrupulous physicians who profited from these drugs. On this episode, Charlotte Bismuth discussed her book, Bad Medicine.
Topics: science, opioid, medicine, law, groks
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Free speech is often touted as a guiding principle of American civic life, but is this truly the case? What is guaranteed under the first amendment to the constitution? On this episode, Prof. Stanley Fish discussed his book, The First.
Topics: free speech, first amendment, groks, science
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Air pollution not only drives climate change but also respiratory and other health problems. On this episode, Jos Lelieveld discusses how lives could be saved today and in the future by eliminating the emissions associated with burning fossil fuels.
Topics: air pollution, PM25, pollution, climate change, IPCC, fossil fuels
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What is the best way to solve an everyday problem? On this episode, Randall Munroe, creator of xkcd, discussed his new book, How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems.
Topics: science, technology, groks. problems, xkcd
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The opioid epidemic continues to affect countless lives, but how did it get to this point? What is the history of opium and its derivative opioids? On this episode, Dr. John Halpern discussed how an ancient flower shaped and poisoned our world.
Topics: science, technology, history, opium, groks
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The tragedy of flight 242 remains a potent reminder in the history of aviation. What lessons were learned and how did the people recover? On this episode, Samme Chittum discussed the tragedy of flight 242.
Topics: science, aviation, groks
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Quantum mechanics may seem to be an esoteric topic that has little impact on our daily lives. Surprisingly, one can find the influence of quantum mechanics in our daily breakfast. On this episode, Chad Orzel discussed Breakfast with Einstein.
Topics: science, physics, quantum mechanics, Einstein, groks
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The world would be a very different place had FDR, Churchill, and Stalin not been the leaders during World War II. This almost would have happened had a Nazi assassination plot succeeded. On this episode, Howard Blum discussed his new book, Night of the Assassins.
Topics: science, groks, WWII, FDR, Churchill, Stalin, groks
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The fragility and weak points in societal structures may cause worry and consternation in most. But, some individuals respond instead by building. On this episode, Bradley Garrett discussed his new book, Bunker: Building for the End Times.
Topics: science, sociology, bunker, groks
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Although food is essential for survival, eating the wrong types of food may be deleterious to our health. What is the role of hormones in our food supply and our health? On this episode, Dr. Neal Barnard discussed his book, Your Body in Balance.
Topics: science, diet, hormones, health, groks
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What is the future of cargo delivery? Two brothers think it's in drones. On this episode, brothers Svilen and Konstantin Rangelov talk about their drone project "The Black Swan" that can transport 800 pounds of cargo over 1500 miles.
Topics: drones, cargo, unmanned, delivery
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The development of the planets and the solar system has continued to intrigue scientists. Recent advances in planetary science have broadened our perspective on the issue. On this episode, Dr. Erik Asphaug discussed his book, When the Earth had Two Moons.
Topics: science, planetology, solar system, cosmology, groks
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Anxiety can be a debilitating issue for many, but how can we manage anxiety effectively? On this episode, Elke Scholz discussed her book, Anxiety Warrior.
Topics: science, anxiety, psychology, groks
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What does it take to make an impact in the tech publishing world? What leadership qualities and values do we need to build a successful and trustworthy organization? On this episode, Glenn Rifkin talks about the founder of IDG publishing and the lessons to thrive in the global computer publishing industry.
Topics: tech, neuroscience, micro computing, Rifkin, MIT
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A cemetery may not seem like the most ideal place to conduct science, but Mount Auburn Cemetery is involving citizens in a wide variety of scientific projects. On this episode, Paul Kwiatkowski and Jeanne Mooney discussed citizen science at Mount Auburn Cemetery.
Topics: science, groks, citizen science
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Bram Cohen, the visionary behind Chia.net and BitTorrent, is at it again. In spite of their potential, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have not met the promise of a global money standard. On this episode, he discusses sustainable blockchain for next generation digital currency and his new startup.
Topics: blockchains, bitcoin, cryptocurrency, bit torrent, digital money
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Can a literary work be untranslatable, especially if the work is meant to highlight the uniqueness of a language itself? On this episode, Michael Cooperson discussed his new translation of the works of the Silk Merchant, Impostures: Fifty Rogues Tales Translated Fifty Ways.
Topics: translation, arabic, al-hariri, silk merchant, translation, impostures, groks
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Although the chronological age of an individual may be indicative of overall health, a better measure of biological age may be found in DNA methylation patterns. On this episode, Kara Fitzgerald discussed her new book, Younger You.
Topics: science, methylation, DNA, longevity, youth, biology, aging, groks
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The 50th anniversary of the first landings on the moon mark a notable landmark in the technological achievements of humanity. But, what is the legacy of the Apollo missions? On this episode, Dr. Roger Launius discussed the legacy of the moon landings.
Topics: science, technology, space flight, Apollo missions, moon landings, NASA, groks
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Heartbreak can be a devastating experience, but one where science is beginning to make new discoveries as to its biological origins. On this episode, Florence Williams discussed her new book, Heartbreak.
Topics: science, heartbreak, loneliness, psychology, neuroscience, groks
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The conflict between science and religion can be traced to several observations in cosmology dating back millennia. What are the origins of these ideas about the universe? On this episode, Ira Mark Egdall discussed his new book, Cosmic Roots.
Topics: science, cosmology, astronomy, evolution, religion, groks
Of the many phenomena in quantum mechanics, perhaps none is as strange as quantum entanglement. What does this imply for the physical laws of the natural world as we know it? On this episode, Dr. Paul Halpern discussed his new book, Synchronicity.
Topics: science, Pauli, Jung, quantum mechanics, quantum entanglement, synchronicity, physics, groks
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Of the many issues with the health care system in the United States, the lack of transparency for costs and patient's health data may be among the most pressing issues. On this episode, Cynthia A. Fisher discussed advocating for the rights of patients.
Topics: science, medicine, costs, patients, reform, groks
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Particulates in the air act as nucleation sites for the formation of rain clouds. But what are they made of? On this episode, Dr. Mary Gilles discussed their discovery of potassium salts and fungi as seeds for clouds.
Topics: atmospheric chemistry, terpenes, volatile organics, soot, LBL, Berkeley Labs, Advanced Light...
Although a good diet has been widely regarded as essential for good health, the role of foods in DNA methylation has not been as fully appreciated. On this episode, Jill Sheppard Davenport discussed her book, Better Broths and Healing Tonics.
Topics: science, nutrition, health, medicine, methylation, groks
The Nobel Prizes 2005. Professor Barney Grubbs discussed his father winning the Chemistry Prize. Professor Yuen-Ron Shen discussed the Physics Prize. And, Mary Miller joined us to to talk about the Nobel Prize Exhibit on display at the Exploratorium.
Topic: Science
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The changes to the global environment often seem to be beyond the ability of an individual to positively affect. How can individuals help the global environment? On this episode, Kimberly Nicholas discussed her book, Under the Sky We Make.
Topics: science, environment, global warming, carbon, groks
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The internal narratives that form a basis for personality psychology may be a factor that distinguishes the 45th President of the United States. On this episode, Prof. Dan McAdams discusses his new book, The Strange Case of Donald J. Trump: A Psychological Reckoning.
Topics: science, psychology, personality, groks
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What is the cause of the current epidemic obesity and can a starch diet be of benefit? On this program, Dr. John McDougall discussed the starch solution.
Topics: science, nutrition, diet, starch, groks
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How could an aspiring supervillain take over the world? Are the comic book schemes of supervillainy supported by modern science? On this episode, Ryan North discussed his new book, How to Take Over the World.
Topics: science, comics, supervillain, groks
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Although the inequities across the globe require philanthropic solutions, most projects can do more harm than good. Is there another way? On this episode, Prof. Kirk Bowman discussed his new book, Reimagining Global Philanthropy.
Topics: science, philanthropy, community bank, groks
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The aging demographics will put tremendous pressures on modern societies. How can the world adapt to the aging of the populace? On this episode, Bradley Schurman discussed his book, The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny.
Topics: science, aging, population, demographics, sociology, groks
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Exploration of the polar region has been one of many triumphs and tragedies, none more so than the Karluk expedition. On this episode, Budy Levy discussed his new book, Empire of Ice and Stone.
Topics: science, polar, expedition, Karluk, exploration, history, groks
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New year's resolutions will come and go, but with the right motivation they can be fully realized. On this program, former Heavyweight Boxing Champion, George Foreman, discussed how to meet fitness goals.
Topic: Science
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Our appreciation for the natural world is influenced by great nature writing. However, the contribution of women to this genre has often been unappreciated. On this episode, Kathryn Aalto discussed these writers in her new book, Writing Wild.
Topics: science, nature, writing, women, groks
The concept of time is one whose physical theory continues to elude scientists. What are advances in the theories of time? On this episode, Dr. Julian Barbour discussed his book, The Janus Point.
Topics: science, time, physics, thermodynamics, groks
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The production of meat is an inefficient process that can be substantially improved using modern biotechnology methods. On this episode, Dr. Karthik Sekar discussed his new book, After Meat.
Topics: science, bioreactor, meat, biotechnology, groks
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Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has been lauded as the solution to the peak oil problem, and will provide hundreds of years of cheap energy. But, the reality is very different. On this program, Richard Heinberg discussed the false promises of fracking.
Topics: science, fracking, energy, oil, peak oil, groks
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Euclidean geometry seems fundamental to the way the world operated, so much so that we often take for granted its basic tenets. On this program, Dr. David Berlinski discussed his book, The King of Infinite Space: Euclid and His Elements.
Topics: science, geometry, math, euclidl, groks
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The Manhattan Project represents one of the most scientifically innovative, yet ethically challenged endeavors of our time. On this episode, Stephen P. Kiernan discusses the human dimensions of this project in his new book, Universe of Two.
Topics: science, manhattan project, atomic bomb, groks
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Parsing scientific fact from fiction has become increasingly difficult in the age of misinformation. On this episode, R. Philip Bouchard discussed his book, The Stickler's Guide to Science in the Age of Misinformation.
Topics: science, technology, groks
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The changes to the global environment will require addressing economic, scientific, and social justice issues. On this episode, Eric Davidson discussed his new book, Science for a Green New Deal.
Topics: science, climate change, social justice, economics, groks
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The changes to the global environment seem daunting to those who wish to act. Can part of the solution be in our own backyard gardens? On this episode, Emily Murphy discussed her book, Grow Now.
Topics: science, gardening, botany, environment, groks
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Music has powerful emotive and expressive qualities that transcend its description as a purely physical phenomenon. This is of course due to how the brain processes musical information. On this program, Prof. Daniel Levitin discussed the musical brain.
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Topics: science, music, neurobiology
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The creation of artificial female robots traces back to the Pygmalion myth. On this episode, Prof. Julie Wosk discussed the history of female robots.
Topics: science, groks, robots
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Earthquake threats are not just limited to the pacific rim and have become more frequent due to human-induced seismic changes. On this episode, Kathryn Miles discussed earthquakes in America.
Topics: science, earthquakes, fracking, groks
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How do aerosols, or tiny particles, affect the climate? Do they block solar radiation or warm the planet? On this program, John Moore discusses the science of dust in the sky and how we could mitigate the effects of hurricanes.
Topics: aerosols, atmospheric chemistry, carbon, NOX, SOX, geoengineering, hurricanes
Are child prodigies and those with autism related? On this episode, Kimberly Stephens discussed prodigy's cousin.
Topics: prodigy, groks, autism, science
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Homo sapiens has come to dominate the planet, but what are the traits that have allowed humans to have such a position. On this episode, Dr. Liat Ben David discussed her book, The Story of Our Lives.
Topics: science, humans, traits, homo sapiens, groks
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Pop psychology often addresses a gamut of claims from extrasensory perception to brain training games. How do we evaluate these different claims? On this episode, Dr. Stephen Hupp discussed his new book, Investigating Pop Psychology.
Topics: science, psychology, pseudoscience, skeptics, groks
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Although we spend nearly one-third of our lives sleeping, our attention to good sleep health is often overlooked. How do we promote good sleep? On this episode, Dr. Aric Prather discussed his book, The Sleep Prescription.
Topics: science, medicine, psychology, CBT, sleep, sleeping, groks
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The stock market may seem impenetrable to personal investing, but advances in internet trading have vastly simplified many complex transactions. On this program, Bonnie Biafore discussed online investing hacks.
Topic: Science
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Spy technology has been integral to the operations of CIA agents from the period of the cold war until the present day. On this program, Robert Wallace discussed the secret world of spycraft.
Topics: science, espionage, technology, spyware, eavesdrop, CIA, security, groks
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Science and sports seem strangely dissimilar, but both strive to bring out the best in human endeavors. On this program, Rick Greenwald discussed this quest for such consilience in Quantum Hoops.
Topics: science, sports, caltech, basketball
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What can our closest living relatives - great apes like the chimpanzee and bonobo - teach us about ourselves? Are we the only species that tells lies or wages war? Do other apes have culture? On this episode, Dale Peterson joins us to discuss these fascinating, yet sadly endangered, animals.
Topics: Dale Peterson, primates, apes, chimpanzees, Jane Goodall, bonobos, conservation
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